2013 CITO Souvenir:
Those attending CITO Events on April 20 or April 21 (or both!) will earn a 2013 CITO Souvenir for their Geocaching profile.
WHEN:
Sunday April 21, 2013
From 9:00AM to 11:00AM
WHERE:
Fullersburg Woods in Dupage County.
Please park in the main parking lot near the posted coordinates. We'll assemble at the shelter reserved by the park district. There will be an orientation and safety talk conducted by the Dupage FPD at the beginning of the event. In the event of heavy rains or lightening the event will be canceled. You can check out the local weather forecast below and may contact Greenback 630-776-3144 the day of the event for status should these conditions exist in your area.
BE PREPARED:
Our objective is to pull the invasive garlic mustard in Fullersburg Woods. In the event there isn't enough Garlic Mustard we'll be picking up trash too. It's important that you dress appropriately.
- Bring Work Gloves if you have them (we'll have a supply too)
- Wear sturdy clothing - long sleeves, long pants & boots
- Read and be prepared to sign a FPD Waiver
- Read the FPD Safety Guidelines
Be uber prepared - Print the waiver and bring it already signed to help speed up the sign-in process. Participants under 18 year of age need to have the waiver signed by their parent or guardian in order to participate.
SUPPLIES PROVIDED:
GoGeocaching.com will be providing snacks; trail mix, fresh fruit and bottled water. The Forest Preserve District of Dupage will provide work gloves and bags.
GO GREEN! A Celebration in Conservation:
Following the CITO event be sure to check out the Go Green event which is open to the general public. The Go Green public event is rain or shine.
Every year in association with Earth Day Fullersburg Woods puts on a "Go Green!" program. The Go Green program involves presenters by many groups ranging from the EPA, to outdoor retailers, and out door enthusiasts and includes fun activities targeting kids and families. They've had rock climbing, live raptors up close and personal and much more.
CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVERSARY:
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary in 2015. Starting in 2012, we are celebrating this significant milestone with a special geocaching challenge. Each year will include different geocaches hidden throughout forest preserves that the District established during different periods. 2012 celebrates the preserves purchased between 1915 and 1940. This year, we will have eight caches in forest preserves that opened between 1940 and 1965. Each cache contains a sticker featuring something you might see or do during a forest preserve visit. Once you have collected at least five different stickers, you can bring your passport to designated Forest Preserve Facility to collect your unique geocoin prize.
